Bovine: Ostetrics and Periparturient period Flashcards
When referring to ostetrical management, what does mutation mean?
a. Turning the fetus on its transverse axis into cranial or caudal position
b. Process by which fetus is restored to deliverable fashion
c. Presence of a fetal monster
d. Turning the fetus on its longitudinal axis
b. Process by which fetus is restored to deliverable positoin
When referring to ostetrical management, what does version mean?
a. Turning the fetus on its transverse axis into cranial or caudal position
b. Process by which fetus is restored to deliverable fashion
c. Presence of a fetal monster
d. Turning the fetus on its longitudinal axis
a. Turning the fetus on its transverse axis into cranial or caudal position
What’s this?
Head snare
What are these?
OB handles
What’s this?
Krey hook
What’s this?
Cornell detorsion rod
T/F: When using traction to pull out a fetus it is advisable to place equal traction on both forelimbs simultaneously.
False, can result in shoulder lock- should place traction on one then the opposite forelimb
What lube do you use for dystocia management?
a. KY Jelly
b. OB Lube
c. Uterus Lube
d. J-Lube
b. OB Lube
What can be done of the vulva fails to dilate during parturiton?
Perform episiotomy
When extracting a fetus, what can you do to prevent hip lock?
Rotate the calf as the head emerges
What is a common consequence of making an episiotomy incision too long?
Pneumovagina
Which has less potential impact on future fertility and milk production, a fetotomy or c-section?
Fetotomy
A fetus is breech and dead with the uterus contracted around it, do you perform a c-section or fetotomy?
C-section, not a candidate for fetotomy if uterus has contracted around the fetus
Which of these is not required for a fetotomy?
a. Epidural
b. Assistance
c. Lubrication
d. Lateral recumbent position
e. A stomach tube
d. Lateral recumbent position
Usually done standing, if cow is lying down then vet has to lie down
What’s this?
Fetotome
What form of fetotomy is most common, full or partial?
Partial
Amputation of head, neck, or limbs
T/F: When dividing the pelvis during a full fetotomy, it must be divided diagonally.
True
Which 2 exbolics can be used in fetotomy aftercare?
Oxytocin
Lutalyse
What are the 5 most common reasons for performing a C-section?
- Fetal oversize
- Incomplete cervical dialtion or cervical closure on a dead fetus
- Irreducible uterine torsion
- Fetal deformity
- Errors of fetal presentation, postion, or posture
How should you deliver a fetus with schistosomus reflexus, fetotomy or c-section?
C-section